How To Become a Psychiatrist | For Students & Parents

Today's video is called How To Become a Psychiatrist and it provides a step by step explanation of the path students typically take in order to become a board certified psychiatrist (M.D. / D.O.).

This video will briefly cover:
*Average length of time it takes to become a psychiatrist after high school
*The various steps and standardized tests that need to be taken
*What "Rotations" are in medical school
*What "Residency" is after medical school
*What a "Fellowship" is and why it is optional
*The average salary of a practicing psychiatrist

Here is a summary of the path I took:
*3 years of undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago
*4 years of medical school at University of Illinois at Chicago to earn an M.D.
*4 years of residency at Harvard Longwood Residency in Boston, MA
*1 year fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA

If you have an interest in the field of psychiatry, it is a wonderful field and hopefully you will find it as satisfying as I do.

If you are a student or a parent of a student please like, subscribe, and stay tuned as I will plan to do a Live stream chat for parents and students to field some questions about the process of becoming a psychiatrist and what a day in the life of psychiatrist could look like. I will post up the notification of the live stream at least 1 week ahead of time so people can be prepared to block off time to join the discussion.

~Andrew Kim M.D.

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**Disclosures: At the time of creating this video, Dr. Andrew Kim M.D. was an independent contractor on the Janssen Speakers Bureau and works as a Principal Investigator on FDA clinical trials for pharmaceutical sponsors. **

[purpuravitae]

I am a BS Psychology freshman and an aspiring Psychiatrist. I've been on the internet for hours now trying to figure out what I need to do and what to prepare in order for me to become a Psychiatrist and FINALLY I find a clear and informative video that tells me exactly what I need to know. Thank you, Doc! I appreciate this video so much :) I hope to see more content about Psychiatry in your channel. PS: I'm actually trying to get into a medical school in Hong Kong once I graduate in College and I hope you can give me advice on which med school in HK is best for an aspiring Psychiatrist to attend. Again, thank you Doc! God bless :)

[lisamariee]

I had no idea how tedious it was to become a psychiatrist. Intimidating but good to know how much of an investment potential psychiatrist have to make inorder to treat us.

[jazzyj]

Dr. Kim, here's a hot topic idea: psilocybin in psychiatry/medicine. I would especially be interested in hearing from you about the psychiatrists role in psilocybin assisted therapy.

[정성민-su]

thanks 2U for great medical videos in psychiatry. I’m Korean Psychiatrist, also big fan of you!

[glow]

As I stated in your other video I went in different settings of Medical field. But my daughter she's doing lots of research in attempt to getting into Psychiatry school as we speak. Yes the pay is one of our research as well and if this line of work is in high demands when she step into the field. One of my concerns. I don't want her to finish school and not have a job because it's not high demands. Very good source of information you provide. Will pass this on to my daughter.

[hanzalashaikh]

What is the difference between MD and DO? Please tell me

[pri]

I wanna b a physiatrist but I’m not so good at science 💔

[nadadenada]

Ey doc, info have a question. Since antipsychotics blocks dopamine, does they cause any kind of anhedonia? Since seem to be a verr normal claim over the internet but when I ask my psychiatrist he just say no and that is a symptom of schizophrenia.
And if indeed they cause anhedonia, wouldn't be contraindicated to prescribe such drug to already anhedonic patients?

[hamburglar]

Hi doc, great vid. Would like to draw your attention to something. There's a growing movement trying to get PSSD, or post ssri sexual dysfunction, recognised as a legitimate and debilitating side effect of taking ssris. Its supposed to cause permanent emotional blunting, loss of libido and anorgasmia. It's got some big names backing it, and the European Medicines Agency has recently required ssri boxes to state that sexual side effects may persist upon discontinuing treatment. Detractors say people allegedly suffering from it are depressed and undergoing psychosomatic problems. Would really appreciate a video where you unpick the studies and give your unbiased and considered thoughts on this disease. The more the movement gains traction, the more hesitant people will be to take potentially life saving medication. I have no medical background so I would be really curious to hear what you think about this - does it really exist? And if so, what are the chances of getting it? And if it doesnt exist, what else could be causing these horrible symptoms? Thanks!

[LadyIsTheChamp]

12 year 😫 that definitely just turned me off lol....zoology it is

[tanbytogether]

I'm glad it only takes around 8 years to become a psychiatrist in India but the process is too hard😞
5 and half years of medical College ( 4 and half year of college and one year of internship)
2-3 years of masters / speciality in psychiatry

But before entering into medical College, students have to take science biology (physics, chemistry, biology) in high school for 2 years, and then give NEET (medical entrance exam), if only students clear this exam, based on their merit, they are given different colleges (I'm giving this too this year but it's too hard, i hope i can clear this exam soon)

[corbinchild-wf]

Hey thank you for the well taught video, I was wondering if you can go more in depth on what your friends who make more than $500k?

[jazzyj]

Btw, what did you specialize in at Brigham?

[CAPTAINJAMES]

Hi Doc. Does psychiatrists perform surgery? And will they also experience in delivering baby?

[kilian.haiyue]

Do you think it is good idea to do med to become psy. when I hate chemistry?😅

[АлексейКриворотов-мц]

So will I be able to earn money in residency?

[lilafeldman]

I wouldn't want you as my shrink.